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Market

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Improved Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday as market sentiment improved, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street following fresh artificial intelligence (AI)-related funding announcements.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar For Eight Consecutive Trading Days

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the eighth consecutive trading day today, reflecting continued positive momentum in the local currency at the start of trading.

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Production Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended losses for the second consecutive day to end lower on Tuesday due to expectations of strong October production despite improving export demand.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking COMEX Losses

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases vs US Dollar

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against major currencies, but eased against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid anticipation of the US Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) policy decision this week, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By K. Naveen Prabu & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday, supported by bargain hunting activities following the previous day's sell-off.

KL Rubber Market Remains Mixed Amid Regional Pressures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market maintained its mixed trend today, weighed down by losses in regional rubber futures and oil prices, as well as concerns over supply disruptions, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Improved Global Risk Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, supported by an improved global risk appetite amid easing oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Mid-Morning On Continous Buying Activities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher mid-morning, supported by continuous buying in selected heavyweights, mainly utility counters. 

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened higher on Tuesday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Tracking Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking firmer overnight Wall Street performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday as Malaysia’s resilient economic fundamentals continued to support the local note amid lingering geopolitical risks in West Asia, an analyst said.